9 Tips for a Successful Marriage
Marriage Tips Every couple expects to go the distance. But most of us have heard the ugly truth: divorce rates remain high, with about 45% of all marriages ending in…
Understanding the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act in Texas
Introduction to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) is a significant piece of legislation that aims to streamline the enforcement and establishment…
Do I Need the Co-Parent’s Permission for Sports?
If you have kids, they’re undoubtedly going to get involved in sports or extracurricular activities at some point in their lives. But what if you’re divorced? Can you sign up…
Adultery and Its Impact on Property Division in Texas Divorces
What is adultery in Texas? A cheating spouse in Texas hasn’t necessarily committed adultery. By law, it takes more than kissing or touching to commit adultery. Such activity might constitute…
Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision | Juvenile Defense
What is Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision in Texas? Conduct indicating a need for supervision, or CINS, involves a fine-only offense other than a traffic violation. If your child…
Evidence In Juvenile Cases: What Is It And Who Has Access?
The most interesting part about any case is the evidence. This is especially true when a child is facing juvenile delinquency charges. The first question on the minds of most…
7 Things You Should Never Do If Stopped For DWI in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, nearly 90,000 Texas drivers were pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in 2021. Of those cases, nearly 12,000 were convicted…
Determinate and Indeterminate Sentence for Texas Juveniles
When a juvenile is adjudicated of a crime in Texas, they will receive either a determinate or indeterminate sentence. These two sentencing options have different implications for the juvenile’s future,…
Legal Separation? There’s No Such Thing in Texas [2023]
From time to time, our attorneys get calls from couples who want to “legally separate” but not divorce. They usually have a valid reason for wanting this type of dissolution…